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mln said:I just got an interview at Creighton in Nebraska for January. I'm from the hot desert of Tucson, and don't know how to dress professionally in the cold.
-I have a nice pair of high heels - Can you walk in these in the snow? If not, do you wear boots and change into heels right before the interview?
-If wearing a black suit, is it okay to wear an camel wool/cashmere overcoat? What would you do with the overcoat during your interviews?
-What about scarves and mittens?
-How do you keep your legs warm in a skirt suit with nylons?
Any help from people who have interviewed in the cold would be helpful. I'm just not sure whether you're supposed to grin and bear the cold in a suit, or if outerwear is okay.
Thanks!
Melissa
While I haven't yet interviewed in the cold, I grew up in Pennsylvania, went to school the first time in Massachusetts, and now live in Colorado. So: I advise AGAINST walking in the snow in heels. Heeled shoe soles tend to be slippery and lack sufficient traction. Also, snow and salt (many cold areas use salt in cold weather) will ruin dress shoes. The heel may be good to use as an 'ice spike', but unless you're very comfortable with that, I wouldn't attempt it. This particular technique also ruins the heels of your shoes. Falling and ripping your suit because of your heels is always a bad move. Me? I would definitely wear boots and change into my heels for indoor walking. Or get a pair of decent looking winter boots you can just keep on.mln said:I just got an interview at Creighton in Nebraska for January. I'm from the hot desert of Tucson, and don't know how to dress professionally in the cold.
-I have a nice pair of high heels - Can you walk in these in the snow? If not, do you wear boots and change into heels right before the interview?
I would think a camel wool/cashmere coat would be just fine. Heck, if you don't want it, I'll take it (I don't have a cashmere coat)! Most schools have hangers in the interviewee waiting room for coats. If I get a winter interview, I'll be wearing a bright red wool winter coat. Goes with my red leather insulated gloves.-If wearing a black suit, is it okay to wear an camel wool/cashmere overcoat? What would you do with the overcoat during your interviews?
Scarves tuck into the sleeve of your coat - make sure some of the scarf is dangling out of the sleeve on the inside of the coat to keep the scarf from falling onto the floor. Mittens/gloves go in the pockets.-What about scarves and mittens?
You don't, unfortunately, and your legs will definitely freeze. Your best bet is a long winter coat or a pantsuit. Also, be aware that slush/dirt spots on the back of your nylons is particularly unattractive (and unavoidable if you wear just shoes) and doesn't wash out well in the washroom while you're wearing the nylons. Boots are definitely in order here for walking outside.-How do you keep your legs warm in a skirt suit with nylons?
ShyRem said:While I haven't yet interviewed in the cold, I grew up in Pennsylvania, went to school the first time in Massachusetts, and now live in Colorado. So: I advise AGAINST walking in the snow in heels. Heeled shoe soles tend to be slippery and lack sufficient traction. Also, snow and salt (many cold areas use salt in cold weather) will ruin dress shoes. The heel may be good to use as an 'ice spike', but unless you're very comfortable with that, I wouldn't attempt it. This particular technique also ruins the heels of your shoes. Falling and ripping your suit because of your heels is always a bad move. Me? I would definitely wear boots and change into my heels for indoor walking. Or get a pair of decent looking winter boots you can just keep on.
I would think a camel wool/cashmere coat would be just fine. Heck, if you don't want it, I'll take it (I don't have a cashmere coat)! Most schools have hangers in the interviewee waiting room for coats. If I get a winter interview, I'll be wearing a bright red wool winter coat. Goes with my red leather insulated gloves.
Scarves tuck into the sleeve of your coat - make sure some of the scarf is dangling out of the sleeve on the inside of the coat to keep the scarf from falling onto the floor. Mittens/gloves go in the pockets.
You don't, unfortunately, and your legs will definitely freeze. Your best bet is a long winter coat or a pantsuit. Also, be aware that slush/dirt spots on the back of your nylons is particularly unattractive (and unavoidable if you wear just shoes) and doesn't wash out well in the washroom while you're wearing the nylons. Boots are definitely in order here for walking outside.
Good luck!
The sleeve - that thing you stick your arm through. When you take your coat off, grasp the middle of your scarf in your hand. Bring your hand and the scarf through the sleeve as you take off the coat. Let go of the scarf after your hand is clear of the sleeve, leaving about 6" of scarf dangling into the body of the coat.mln said:What is the "sleeve" of the coat? The only scarf I have is cream colored, but with a black suit and camel coat...? Is that too many combos? Also, do you just carry your heels around when you walk outside? I can't afford another suit, so pants are out of the question.
Thanks for the advice. I've only seen snow once in my life and it didn't stick, so I've never walked around in it or been in temperatures colder than 30 degrees.
I am interviewing there on Friday, here's what I am doing:mln said:-I have a nice pair of high heels - Can you walk in these in the snow? If not, do you wear boots and change into heels right before the interview?
-If wearing a black suit, is it okay to wear an camel wool/cashmere overcoat? What would you do with the overcoat during your interviews?
-What about scarves and mittens?
-How do you keep your legs warm in a skirt suit with nylons?
mln said:Any help from people who have interviewed in the cold would be helpful.
Thanks!
Melissa
Sansfrontier said:Any help for the guys? Overcoat over your suit jacket?